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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.64, 23,889.76 and 9,688.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.64, 23,889.76 and 9,688.36 is: 14,532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.64 : 23,889.76 = 9,688.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.64/23,889.76 = 9,688.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.64x = 23,889.76 × 9,688.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.64x = 231,452,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,452,595.19/15,926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,532.42

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